Aiden alighted from his car and walks into the building of his grandfather. He had just rounded up with office work and had wanted to have a quick conversation with his grandfather.
He had given him a phone call earlier to confirm that he was at home. Reasons cause he heard he has a meeting with some of his retired office workers. So Aiden wouldn’t want to come over and find out he wasn’t home.
“Grandfather”. He calls out once he saw him walking down the stairs.
“Aiden… I didn’t expect to see you this early, you ain’t working?”
“Wayne is taking care of it” he responded.
Grandfather wave at him, urging him to sit down which Aiden did.
“You’ve really trained Wayne so much that you wouldn’t have to worry about anything whenever you’re too busy to be in the office.”
“He has been with me for like, forever. It’s normal for him to learn everything as well”
Grandfather nodded in understanding.
“How’s your wife? You didn’t come with her?”
“She’s spending time with her family. I actually want to talk about her with you”.
“Family?! You mean .. The Norman’s?”
Aiden nodded, and watched grandfather’s expression. He had squeezed his face and then led on the couch , breathing down like he had been holding his breath for too long.
“The contract with her will soon be over. I’m relieved”.
“Why? You’re upset with her being a member of the Norman’s family?. I thought Mr Norman was your best friend… You almost forced me to marry his daughter, Blossom.”
“Well, I can do anything for the company”. His response was simple and short and Aiden clearly understood what he was talking about.
“You said you want to talk about. What’s it?”
Aiden adjusted and place his two palm together. This clearly shows he was nervous.
“About the contract.. I’ll be terminating it a bit earlier than agreed”.
“Oh, that’s great! I have been wanting to tell you into it. Terminate it immediately she gives birth and have her return to whichever family she wants.”
“I want to get married to her. Again. No contract involved this time.”
The words seems to have shocked his grandfather to the core as he stared at Aiden without blinking. When he seems to regain himself, he cleared his throat.
“You’re joking”.
“No I’m not. I’ve come to realize how much attracted I am to her… I want to correct my mistakes and get married legally to her. I want to spend the rest of my life with her by my side”.
“No you won’t!”
“Yes he would!” A voice interrupted the conversation between the two men and when Aiden turn to look behind him, he was surprised to see his mother approaching him with her face, full of smiles.
She must have heard everything and was clearly very excited. During one of her visits to Aiden’s office or home, he had asked him about what his feeling for Tihana really is. She had went on to tell him that the sooner he discovers his true feeling for her, the better it will be for him.
“What are you doing here, May?” Grandfather says, trying his best to keep his voice as calm as possible even though the trace of anger was so noticeable.
“What do you mean… I came to see my father in law and was surprised to see my son is here too. What? I don’t have the right to come to the main building?”
Grandfather didn’t reply her and just glared at her. “How long have you been standing there?”
“Long enough to hear that my son is making the same move his father did.. you can’t stop him”
Ignoring him and now facing Aiden, Ms Turner went to kiss his son on both cheeks.
“I’m so proud of you. Should I start the wedding preparation already. I think pink should be the color of the day. Or blue? Since she’s giving birth to a son”.
“Mum! Don’t be so dramatical. I haven’t proposed to her yet, I don’t know if she’s say yes”.
“Aww! You don’t have to worry about that. Tihana clearly love you. When do you tend to propose? I can make it special for both of you. Bought a ring yet?”
“Yes Mother. I want to propose when she gives birth, that time… The happiness will be alot”
“I’m proud of you”…
“I am still here!” Grandfather yelled at them. Had he not said anything, Aiden had forgotten his presence in the room. So, he turned to look at him and cleared his throat. Ms Turner sighed and went on to sit next to Aiden, with her eyes not leaving her father in law.
“Are you going to do this right now?! While you were setting him up with her… You could’ve think about the outcome”.
“Shut up Woman!”
Ms Turner had wanted to say something more than Aiden looks at her and told her not to, with his eyes. She sighed and hiss, looking away.
“I’m getting married to her.. you wanted a grandchild but not the mother? That’s not possible”..
“It is! Cause I did it.”
“Back in the olds! And what? Your dear son had hated you so much till his death.”
“Watch what you say woman!” Grandfather yelled and this time he stood up.
“You are not getting legally married to her, whatsoever. You won’t marry a Norman!”
“Are you pissed because she’s Mr Norman’s daughter.. or you’re pissed because you don’t expect Aiden to fall in love with her?” Ms Turner had stood her ground.
She doesn’t care how much or many times he yells at her, he can ever go on to slap her as he had done. As long as she’s able to state the facts, it’s going to be okay.
“Both! You can’t marry her. Find someone else, that’s it”.
“I won’t want to do the same thing you did, grandfather… I have accepted all your words and did everything you demand to be done even due you never appreciated it. But in Tihana’s case? You can’t stop me. I’ll send you an invitation letter to the wedding when it’s ready”.
Without waiting for a response, he stood up and walks away.
“And here you go again… Losing a son.” Ms Turner muttered, stood up and grab her bag, rushing behind his son.
Once outside, she stop and stand behind him when he noticed he was on call. Soon enough, he turned and Ms Turner noticed the expression on his face.
“What’s wrong?” She asked and walk more closely to him.
“Tihana… She’s…”
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“Will you like to go shopping with me?” Blossom asks happily as she walks Tihana through the balcony.
“Sometimes.” Tihana responded and Blossom nods.
The family conversation had lasted for a hour and more, Mr Norman had to go all the way round to explain to Tihana how she ended up being his daughter. On the other hand, Blossom had been cringe.
It was the first time Tihana is seeing this sweet side of Blossom and she could tell that all she wanted to do was to make up for all her bullying and mistakes and Tihana isn’t gonna hold her back.
She isn’t the one that holds grudges. Afterall, she have once forgiven her and she’ll still keep forgiving her.
“I’m dating Trenton.” Blossom suddenly said out of blue, pausing from their works. Tihana stare at her and there was shock all over her face.
“I’m sorry….” Blossom muttered, biting her lower lips. That had made Tihana to laugh..
“Sorry about what? I’m happy for you.”
“Really? I thought you’ll be mad at me because he’s your Ex.”
“Well, I don’t see why I should be. Besides, I learnt he had been your childhood friend for like forever?” Blossom nods in response.
“So, you know him first before I do. As long as you both love eachother.. yunno, my relationship with him was a nightmare and had ended badly. But I’m sure you know him better”.
Blossom smiles.
“Thank you Tihana. For giving me the chance to correct my mistakes. I’m actually in shock when I first overhead my father and the nanny talking.”
Tihana didn’t respond and made to continue with the walk when she felt a sharp pain on her lower abdomen. She winced.
“Are you okay?”
“Yeah yeah. Just felt a little pain.” She gives a smile and take two more step forward before she realized the pain had just started.
“Uhmm….. I think your water broke!” Blossom said in panic and Tihana slowly look down at herself and then a scream..
“My baby!”
“You’ll be fine, let me get the guards to take you to the car and drive you to the hospital.” Blossom hurried out and returned just a minute later, with the help of her father’s guard… Tihana was assisted to the car.
“Please hurry!” She screamed.
The driver got into the car immediately and so did Blossom, she sat at the back seat with Tihana, panicking.
“What should I do?”
“Nothing, just call Aiden! And Diana too. Please.”
Blossom searched for her phone, and when she found it.. she quickly place a call to Aiden.
“He’s not picking!”
“Try again… With my phone.”.
Blossom opened and take her phone, this time, Aiden picked almost immediately.
“Please come to the hospital… Tihana’s water had just broken.”